Andrew Gosden: Two men arrested for trafficking and kidnap

Andrew Gosden was last seen on CCTV at King's Cross train station in London

Two men have been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a teenager who went missing 15 years ago.

Andrew Gosden, from Doncaster, was last seen on 14 September 2007, aged 14.

Two men, aged 38 and 45, were arrested on suspicion of kidnap and human trafficking in London. Both have since been released under investigation.

The older man was also arrested on suspicion of possessing indecent images of children, South Yorkshire Police said.

Both men were arrested on 8 December with the assistance of officers from the Metropolitan Police, and it is believed they are the first arrests in the case.

Det Insp Andy Knowles, of South Yorkshire Police, said: "Our priority at this time is supporting Andrew's family while we work through this new line of inquiry in the investigation.

"We are in close contact with them and they ask that their privacy is respected as our investigation continues."

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Andrew disappeared when he was 14 years old

The Missing Andrew Gosden Twitter account said it was a "difficult time" for his family who only knew what the police statement said.

"Police investigations will be ongoing for quite a while and we respectfully ask you to give them your support & consideration whilst this takes place," it continued.

On the day of his disappearance, Andrew skipped school and withdrew just under £200 from his bank account before buying a one-way ticket to London.

He was last seen on CCTV footage arriving at King's Cross Station and since then police have been unable to corroborate his movements.

Andrew's motive for travelling to London on the day he was last seen has never been established.

The day Andrew Gosden disappeared

• He was last seen at 08:30 BST as he headed down Littlemoor Lane, Balby, towards Westfield Park

• After his parents had gone to work he returned home and changed out of his school uniform

• He removed £200 from his bank account and, without leaving a note, went to Doncaster station where he bought a one-way ticket to London

• He is believed to have refused a return ticket at the station, despite it costing a similar amount

• It is believed he boarded the 09:35 train to London which was due to arrive at King's Cross at 11:20

• CCTV at King's Cross captured Andrew arriving by train. He has not been seen since

Source: Help us to find Andrew website

A number of age-progressed images of Andrew have been issued since his disappeareance

Andrew's family commissioned their own searches, including a sonar scan of the River Thames, and numerous images showing how he may look as he grew older have been released.

Images of Andrew's right ear, which has a distinctive double ridge, were also issued at the time of his disappearance.

Appeals by the police, the Missing People charity and his family have failed to produce any sightings of Andrew.

Det Insp Knowles added: "We have made numerous appeals over the years to find out where Andrew is and what happened to him when he disappeared.

"I would encourage anyone with any information they have not yet reported to come forward."